Project CAD Operator

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a skilled Senior CAD Designer to join our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit within the Ohio River Valley sector. This role is based in our Fishers, Indiana office and offers the opportunity to contribute to challenging bridge and roadway projects in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that supports professional growth and career development.

Requirements

Experience working with Indiana DOT and/or DOT agencies in Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bentley software required
Strong technical and organizational skills with attention to detail
10+ years of relevant CAD/design experience
Minimum Years of Experience: 10+ Years of Experience
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) preferred
NBIS bridge inspection experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and produce design plans for transportation projects, including bridges and roadways
Perform calculations related to structural geometry, reinforcing bar layouts, and quantity takeoffs
Lead and manage CAD tasks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams
Provide guidance and direction to junior engineers and CAD staff
Ensure adherence to company standards, procedures, and applicable DOT requirements
Manage assigned tasks, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
Support project leadership with scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling input
Mentor and assist team members to maintain productivity and quality standards
Effectively communicate with engineers, project managers, and CAD designers across teams
Collaborate across departments to ensure coordinated project delivery
Performs and guides others on deliverables with focus on adherence to CAD standards, software utilization and data management procedures; and ability to independently perform analyses
Maintains an overall ‘Big Picture” approach to the ongoing development, maintenance and adherence to CAD Standards and data management procedures and makes recommendations to supervisors
Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope
Focuses a significant effort to mentoring lower-level CAD Operators. Provides solutions to unique problems. cites insufficiencies and supplies recommendations.
Given general instructions and works independently with minimal supervision. Receives general review of project work
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Facilitates interaction among staff. Able to effectively coach and mentor lower-level CAD Staff. Interacts closely and effectively with Project Team. Interacts and advises at regular project meetings